Vauxhall VX220 (Opel Speedster)

Newest Review: ... which throw burnt rubber over Porsche Boxsters, who wouldn't buy this quick Vauxhall. Unfortunately, there appears to be ... more

... faults with the wheels too, after 450 miles they apparently develop cracks. When washing the car, you will also find that Lotus build-quality has played in part in the window seals, which leak a bit, so care should be taken when valeting that VX. Very good value for money sets this car apart from the competitors, with an enjoyment factor only matched by the VX's sibling, the Elise, and now the Exige-a slightly more expensive car however. Vauxhall's 2.2 litre powerplant appears to be reliable to date and I would expec...more

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Vauxhall VX220 (Opel Speedster): More lift-off oversteer than NASA. (229 words)
by - written on 26/08/01 (Useful, 1293 readings)
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With 147bhp coming from Vauxhall's 2.2 litre engine this car is very rewarding to drive fast. With infamous Lotus dynamics you would expect the car to handle a dream, and it does to a point, although lift-off mid corner at an average pace, and you will be met with a great view of the road you just drove past. Apart from that controllable niggle, the handling of the car is exceptional, and with acceleration figures which throw burnt rubber over Porsche Boxsters, who wouldn't buy this quick Vauxhall. Unfortunately, there appears to be faults with the wheels too, after 450 miles they apparently develop cracks. When washing the car, you will also find that Lotus ... Read the complete review

Speed"star"!! (194 words)
by - written on 09/01/01
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The 'VX220' is a lightweight, high performance two-seater sports car, which offers so called exceptional driving enjoyment. It has an aluminium chassis and composite body, developed by the Opel/Vauxhall International Technical Development Centre in Russelsheim (Germany), in cooperation with Lotus Engineering. This mid-engined car features a new aluminium, ecotic four-cylinder motor which will be produced in Kaiserslautern, (Germany). The lightweight, four-valve unit is to be offered in a range of engine sizes from 1.8 to 2.2 litres and will power a variety of Opel and Vauxhall models. The 2.2-litre version in this car produces maximum power of 108 ... Read the complete review